Atrial fibrillation | Cystic fibrosis | Drug against flu

March 26, 2019 Edition Comparing treatments for atrial fibrillation A study comparing a surgical procedure called catheter ablation with medications for atrial fibrillation will help inform treatment decisions. Replacing function of impaired cystic fibrosis protein A widely-used antifungal drug replaced the function of the mutated protein that causes cystic fibrosis in human lung cells grown in the lab, suggesting a potential therapy. Drug mimics human antibody against flu Researchers developed and tested a drug in mice that works like a human antibody to neutralize flu viruses. The study will aid development of new drugs against flu viruses. Popular Stories Weekend catch-up can’t counter chronic sleep deprivation How disrupted sleep may lead to heart disease Reduced-calorie diet lowers signs of inflammatory bowel disease Understanding recurrent tonsillitis Light activity may lower harmful effects of sitting